Paying for Oberlin College

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $64,646 4.23% $29,995
The 2024 tuition & fees of Oberlin College (Oberlin) is $64,646 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,995. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $35,509. It could cover 54.93% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $51,895 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Oberlin's 4-year tuition is $274,177, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $370,372.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Oberlin College is $64,646. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.23% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $67,379 , a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Oberlin Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$62,024$20,298
2023-2024$64,646$20,850
Change % 2023-20244.23%2.72%
2024-2025$67,379$21,417

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $29,995. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $29,995 for the academic year 2024-2025 , the same as current year.
Oberlin Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$29,995$20,298
2023-2024$29,995$20,850
Change % 2023-20240.00%2.72%
2024-2025$29,995$21,417

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Oberlin. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,656.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$2,548
2023-2024$2,656
2024-2025$2,769

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,850 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 2.72% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
The Oberlin's 2024 on-campus COA is $87,404 and off-campus COA is $80,732.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Oberlin
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$64,646
Room & Board$18,942$12,270
Personal Expenses$1,908$1,908
Books & Supplies$1,908
Cost of Attendance$87,404$80,732
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Oberlin Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Oberlin?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Oberlin is $274,177.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Oberlin 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$66,169$67,728$69,323$70,957$274,177
Class of 2029Fall 2025$67,728$69,323$70,957$72,628$280,636
Class of 2030Fall 2026$69,323$70,957$72,628$74,339$287,248
Class of 2031Fall 2027$70,957$72,628$74,339$76,091$294,015
Class of 2032Fall 2028$72,628$74,339$76,091$77,883$300,942

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $370,372.
Oberlin 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$89,431$91,506$93,630$95,805$370,372
Class of 2029Fall 2025$91,506$93,630$95,805$98,031$378,973
Class of 2030Fall 2026$93,630$95,805$98,031$100,310$387,777
Class of 2031Fall 2027$95,805$98,031$100,310$102,643$396,789
Class of 2032Fall 2028$98,031$100,310$102,643$105,032$406,016

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $228,336.
Oberlin 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$53,922$55,997$58,121$60,296$228,336
Class of 2029Fall 2025$55,997$58,121$60,296$62,522$236,937
Class of 2030Fall 2026$58,121$60,296$62,522$64,801$245,741
Class of 2031Fall 2027$60,296$62,522$64,801$67,134$254,753
Class of 2032Fall 2028$62,522$64,801$67,134$69,523$263,980

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Oberlin College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Oberlin
In-StateOut-of-State
Oberlin College$64,646
Guilford College$41,140
Case Western Reserve University$64,678
University of Dayton$47,600
Franklin University$9,577
Xavier University$48,126
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